Windows Embedded, now called Windows IoT, is a family of operating systems from Microsoft designed for use in embedded systems. Windows Embedded operating systems are available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who make it available to end users preloaded with their hardware.
| Release | Released | Active Support | Security Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry | 10 years ago (25 Nov 2013) |
Ended
6 years ago (10 Jul 2018)
|
Ended
1 year and 4 months ago (11 Jul 2023)
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| Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro | 11 years ago (13 Nov 2013) |
Ended
6 years and 10 months ago (09 Jan 2018)
|
Ended
1 year and 10 months ago (10 Jan 2023)
|
| Windows Embedded Compact 2013 | 11 years ago (11 Aug 2013) |
Ended
6 years ago (09 Oct 2018)
|
Ended
1 year and 1 month ago (10 Oct 2023)
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| Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | 13 years ago (10 Sep 2011) |
Ended
8 years ago (11 Oct 2016)
|
Ended
3 years ago (12 Oct 2021)
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| Windows Embedded Compact 7 | 13 years ago (15 Mar 2011) |
Ended
8 years ago (12 Apr 2016)
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Ended
3 years and 7 months ago (13 Apr 2021)
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| Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 | 13 years ago (28 Feb 2011) |
Ended
9 years ago (13 Oct 2015)
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Ended
4 years ago (13 Oct 2020)
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More information is available on the Microsoft Windows Embedded website.
You can check the version that you are currently using by running:
winver
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A JSON version of this page is available at /api/windows-embedded.json. See the API Documentation for more information. You can subscribe to the iCalendar feed at /calendar/windows-embedded.ics.